Campfire - Revision history

Sarah Van Der Goes: added category

2007-07-11T19:53:40Z

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	One suggestion for those who may be sitting on damp benches or the ground is to create a "sit-upon". Borrowed from the Canadian Girl Guides, sit-upons are simply several sections of newspaper folded in half and tightly sealed in a [[plastic bag]], providing a waterproof cushion.		One suggestion for those who may be sitting on damp benches or the ground is to create a "sit-upon". Borrowed from the Canadian Girl Guides, sit-upons are simply several sections of newspaper folded in half and tightly sealed in a [[plastic bag]], providing a waterproof cushion.

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User 144 at 22:28, 18 June 2006

2006-06-18T22:28:09Z

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			==Campfires in the SCA==
	The '''campfire''' is a large part of the fun of an [[SCA]] [[camping event]]. [[SCAdian]]s gather around the campfire to [[drinking\|drink]],		The '''campfire''' is a large part of the fun of an [[SCA]] [[camping event]]. [[SCAdian]]s gather around the campfire to [[drinking\|drink]],
	socialize, [[singing\|sing]], and [[wenching\|wench]]. Typically, campfires are small, with a ring of as many as twenty or thirty people seated around it on camp stools, logs, and blankets. For many SCAdians, a camping event is not complete without a campfire surrounded by people singing [[SCA]] songs.		socialize, [[singing\|sing]], and [[wenching\|wench]]. Typically, campfires are small, with a ring of as many as twenty or thirty people seated around it on camp stools, logs, and blankets. For many SCAdians, a camping event is not complete without a campfire surrounded by people singing [[SCA]] songs.
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	One suggestion for those who may be sitting on damp benches or the ground is to create a "sit-upon". Borrowed from the Canadian Girl Guides, sit-upons are simply several sections of newspaper folded in half and tightly sealed in a [[plastic bag]], providing a waterproof cushion.		One suggestion for those who may be sitting on damp benches or the ground is to create a "sit-upon". Borrowed from the Canadian Girl Guides, sit-upons are simply several sections of newspaper folded in half and tightly sealed in a [[plastic bag]], providing a waterproof cushion.

	[[category:SCAism]]

Cian at 01:03, 14 February 2006

2006-02-14T01:03:00Z

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	The '''campfire''' is a large part of the fun of an [[SCA]] [[camping		The '''campfire''' is a large part of the fun of an [[SCA]] [[camping event]]. [[SCAdian]]s gather around the campfire to [[drinking\|drink]],
		⚫	socialize, [[singing\|sing]], and [[wenching\|wench]]. Typically, campfires are small, with a ring of as many as twenty or thirty people seated around it on camp stools, logs, and blankets. For many SCAdians, a camping event is not complete without a campfire surrounded by people singing [[SCA]] songs.
	event]]. [[SCAdian]]s gather around the campfire to [[drink]],
⚫	socialize, [[~~song~~\|sing]], and [[wenching\|wench]]. Typically, campfires are small, with a ring of as many as twenty or thirty people seated around it on camp stools, logs, and blankets. For many SCAdians, a camping event is not complete without a campfire surrounded by people singing [[SCA]] songs.

	Starting a campfire without the use of artificial fuels or tinder is		Starting a campfire without the use of artificial fuels or tinder is
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	method of sparking a [[fire]].		method of sparking a [[fire]].

	Be aware that cooking in a campfire is inadvisable if the fire contains burning [[plastic]], diesel fuel, pressure-treated lumber, or any wood which has been stained or varnished; ~~commericially~~ available "fire logs" made of [[chemical]]s and sawdust are also not to be used for cooking. All of these release chemicals which can absorbed into the cooking food and then ingested.		Be aware that cooking in a campfire is inadvisable if the fire contains burning [[plastic]], diesel fuel, pressure-treated lumber, or any wood which has been stained or varnished; commercially available "fire logs" made of [[chemical]]s and sawdust are also not to be used for [[cooking]]. All of these release chemicals which can absorbed into the cooking food and then ingested.

	'''Do not''' start a fire with gasoline, as the fumes from petrol can		'''Do not''' start a fire with gasoline, as the fumes from petrol can
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	container, which may explode.		container, which may explode.

	Common ~~foods~~ cooked in campfires include hot dog wieners, frankfurters or other sausages and marshmallows, all of which are treated as [[period by ~~consenus~~]]. A good rule of thumb is the old		Common [[food]]s cooked in campfires include hot dog wieners, frankfurters or other sausages and marshmallows, all of which are treated as [[period by consensus]]. A good rule of thumb is the old
	Boy Scout [[maxim]]: ''Flames for boiling, coals for broiling'', to		Boy Scout [[maxim]]: ''Flames for boiling, coals for broiling'', to
	avoid burning the food.		avoid burning the food.

Paul Matisz at 19:11, 13 February 2006

2006-02-13T19:11:36Z

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The '''campfire''' is a large part of the fun of an [[SCA]] [[camping
event]]. [[SCAdian]]s gather around the campfire to [[drink]],
socialize, [[song|sing]], and [[wenching|wench]]. Typically, campfires are small, with a ring of as many as twenty or thirty people seated around it on camp stools, logs, and blankets. For many SCAdians, a camping event is not complete without a campfire surrounded by people singing [[SCA]] songs.

Starting a campfire without the use of artificial fuels or tinder is
surprisingly difficult, requiring a careful arrangement of the wood
and tinder in relation to air flow. An even greater challenge is to
use a traditional [[flint]] and [[steel]] striker, which was a period
method of sparking a [[fire]].

Be aware that cooking in a campfire is inadvisable if the fire contains burning [[plastic]], diesel fuel, pressure-treated lumber, or any wood which has been stained or varnished; commericially available "fire logs" made of [[chemical]]s and sawdust are also not to be used for cooking. All of these release chemicals which can absorbed into the cooking food and then ingested.

'''Do not''' start a fire with gasoline, as the fumes from petrol can
quickly build up and cause an explosion. Also, ''never'' pour a flammable liquid such as gasoline, kerosene, naptha or diesel fuel on a fire: these liquids burn faster than they fall, which can result
in a flash-fire racing along the falling liquid until it enters the
container, which may explode.

Common foods cooked in campfires include hot dog wieners, frankfurters or other sausages and marshmallows, all of which are treated as [[period by consenus]]. A good rule of thumb is the old
Boy Scout [[maxim]]: ''Flames for boiling, coals for broiling'', to
avoid burning the food.

Traditional beverages around an [[SCA]] campfire are usually [[alcohol|alcoholic]], and may [[mixed drink|glow]]. If one is [[drunk|drinking to excess]] it is best to exercise extreme care around the firepit.

One suggestion for those who may be sitting on damp benches or the ground is to create a "sit-upon". Borrowed from the Canadian Girl Guides, sit-upons are simply several sections of newspaper folded in half and tightly sealed in a [[plastic bag]], providing a waterproof cushion.

[[category:SCAism]]